Shopping phrases in Hindi

Q: How do you ask the price in Hindi?

Say यह कितने का है? (yah kitne ka hai?), meaning how much is this? For a feminine item the form is यह कितने की है? (… kitne ki hai?). To ask the total, use कुल कितना हुआ? (how much altogether?).

Q: Is bargaining normal in Indian markets?

Yes, in street markets, bazaars and with autos bargaining is expected and friendly. In fixed-price shops, malls and supermarkets, prices are set, so you can spot them by the MRP printed on packets.

Q: How do I ask if a shop takes cards in Hindi?

Say क्या कार्ड चलेगा? (kya card chalega?), meaning will a card work here? Many small shops prefer cash or UPI, so it's worth asking before you choose what to buy.

Everything you need to shop and haggle in Hindi — asking the price, bargaining politely, requesting sizes and colours, and paying — each phrase with Devanagari, pronunciation and a note on when it fits.

An Indian bazaar is a conversation, not a queue. Asking the price, raising an eyebrow at the answer, and talking the seller down a little is part of the experience — and a few Hindi phrases make it both smoother and friendlier. The phrases below take you from the first “how much?” through a gentle negotiation to handing over cash or tapping a card.

Two patterns do most of the work. यह कितने का है? (yah kitne ka hai?, “how much is this?”) opens any exchange, and कुछ कम कीजिए (kuchh kam kijiye, “lower it a bit”) opens the bargaining. Knowing your numbers and colours turns these templates into real conversations, so keep those two pages handy.

Asking the price

The opening move in any shop or stall.

Finding out what something costs.
English	Hindi	Pronunciation
How much is this?	यह कितने का है?	yah kitne ka hai?
How much is this? (fem. item)	यह कितने की है?	yah kitne ki hai?
What's the price?	क्या दाम है?	kya daam hai?
How much for one kilo?	एक किलो कितने का है?	ek kilo kitne ka hai?
How much altogether?	कुल कितना हुआ?	kul kitna hua?
Show me that one	वह दिखाइए	vah dikhaaiye

Bargaining

Use these in markets and stalls — said with a smile, never a frown.

Negotiating the price down, politely.
English	Hindi	Pronunciation
It's very expensive	बहुत महँगा है	bahut mehnga hai
Please lower it a bit	कुछ कम कीजिए	kuchh kam kijiye
Tell me the last price	आखिरी दाम बताइए	aakhiri daam bataaiye
I'll give a hundred rupees	मैं सौ रुपये दूँगा	main sau rupaye doonga
That's too much	यह बहुत ज़्यादा है	yah bahut zyaada hai
No, I'll look elsewhere	नहीं, मैं कहीं और देखूँगा	nahin, main kahin aur dekhoonga
OK, deal	ठीक है, दे दीजिए	theek hai, de dijiye

Sizes & colours

For clothes, shoes and anything you want in a different size or shade.

Asking for the right fit and colour.
English	Hindi	Pronunciation
Is there a bigger size?	क्या बड़ा साइज़ है?	kya bada size hai?
Is there a smaller size?	क्या छोटा साइज़ है?	kya chhota size hai?
Is there another colour?	क्या दूसरा रंग है?	kya doosra rang hai?
I want it in blue	मुझे नीला चाहिए	mujhe neela chahiye
Can I try it on?	क्या मैं पहन कर देख सकता हूँ?	kya main pehen kar dekh sakta hoon?
This one is good	यह अच्छा है	yah achchha hai

Paying

At the counter — cash, card or UPI, and the final exchange.

Closing the sale.
English	Hindi	Pronunciation
I want this	मुझे यह चाहिए	mujhe yah chahiye
Do you take cards?	क्या कार्ड चलेगा?	kya card chalega?
Can I pay by UPI?	क्या यूपीआई चलेगा?	kya UPI chalega?
I'll pay cash	मैं नकद दूँगा	main nakad doonga
Please give me a bag	एक थैला दीजिए	ek thaila dijiye
Please give a receipt	रसीद दीजिए	raseed dijiye
Keep the change	बाकी रख लीजिए	baaki rakh lijiye

Where bargaining belongs. Haggling is expected in street markets, bazaars, with vendors and auto drivers — start a little below what you'd pay and meet in the middle, always good-naturedly. It is not done in malls, branded stores, supermarkets and pharmacies, where the price is fixed; on packaged goods look for the printed MRP (maximum retail price), above which a seller cannot legally charge.

A note on the spirit of it. Bargaining works best as a friendly game, not a fight. Smile, keep it light, and be ready to walk away — a few steps toward the door often brings the “last price” down. Equally, the sums in play are usually small, so once you've reached a fair figure, pay it gladly. Knowing your Hindi numbers and a few colours turns a tense negotiation into an enjoyable exchange.

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Frequently asked

How do you ask the price in Hindi?

Say यह कितने का है? (yah kitne ka hai?), meaning how much is this? For a feminine item the form is यह कितने की है? (… kitne ki hai?). To ask the total, use कुल कितना हुआ? (how much altogether?).

How do you bargain in Hindi?

Open with बहुत महँगा है (it's very expensive), then ask कुछ कम कीजिए (please lower it a bit). Naming your price works too: मैं सौ रुपये दूँगा (I'll give a hundred rupees).

Is bargaining normal in Indian markets?

Yes, in street markets, bazaars and with autos, bargaining is expected and friendly. In fixed-price shops, malls and supermarkets, prices are set, so you can spot them by the MRP printed on packets.

How do I ask for a different size or colour in Hindi?

For size, say क्या बड़ा साइज़ है? (is there a bigger size?) or छोटा साइज़ (smaller size). For colour, क्या दूसरा रंग है? (is there another colour?) and name the colour you want, e.g. नीला (blue).

How do I ask if a shop takes cards in Hindi?

Say क्या कार्ड चलेगा? (kya card chalega?), meaning will a card work here? Many small shops prefer cash or UPI, so it's worth asking before you choose what to buy.